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Friday, April 12, 2024
Cashless Bail Fail, Steps to Eliminate Natural Gas, Local Makers Madness Finalist, and More

Cashless Bail Fails: Six months of diminished public safety Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Quincy Manufacturer Among Final Four for “Coolest” Things Made in Illinois

Rep. Frese and Sen. Tracy today congratulated everyone at Craig Industries in Quincy for progressing to the final round of voting in Illinois Makers Madness, the Illinois Manufacturing Association’s annual…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Back in Springfield

The House is back in session today starting at noon and we are scheduled to be in Springfield through Friday. You can follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Growing Cost of the Border Crisis

The billions of taxpayer dollars being spent on undocumented immigrants directly takes away funds that could be used to support essential programs for all Illinois citizens. We must change course….


Friday, April 5, 2024
Committee Deadline, Ethics Reform, Eclipse, and More

Committee Deadline Today is the scheduled deadline for House members to move their bills out of House Committees to the floor…but Democrats who control the chamber decided to take the…


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Eclipse is Coming…Please Watch Safely

On April 8th, Illinoisans will get to experience one of astronomy’s greatest marvels: a total solar eclipse. Here’s how you can view it safely. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/04/ways-to-safely-view-upcoming-solar.html


Monday, April 1, 2024
Honor Our Illinois State Troopers

Today is Illinois State Police Trooper Day! Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to…


Sunday, March 31, 2024
Happy Easter!

He is Risen! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous day with family and friends.


Saturday, March 30, 2024
Truck Driver Training Scholarships Available!

$1,000 scholarships are available individuals enrolled in an Illinois Community College Truck Driver Training program through the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship. Apply today: https://www.iaafoundation.org/our-mission-at-work/student-scholarships/apply-for-truck-driving-scholarships/


Friday, March 29, 2024
Good Friday Remembrance and Reflection

Good Friday is a somber and reverent day in the Christian religion that marks the death of Jesus Christ. It is the start of a holy weekend which will conclude…